Aaronson Scores and Assists in Leeds Win

Midfielder Scores Sixth League Goal of the Season in Victory over Oxford

Brenden Aaronson continued his impressive run of form as Leeds United cruised to a 4-0 victory over Oxford United at Elland Road on Saturday, with the American midfielder both scoring and assisting in a dominant display.

The 24-year-old played a crucial role in Leeds' second goal of the match, combining effectively with Jayden Bogle on the right flank in the 58th minute. Their quick exchange of passes created the opening for Bogle to calmly slot home into the bottom corner, doubling Leeds' advantage.

Nine minutes later, Aaronson turned from provider to scorer, notching his sixth goal of the season. Manor Solomon, who had been influential throughout the match, slipped a well-timed pass to find Aaronson's run into the box. The U.S. international demonstrated some calmness with a well-composed right-footed strike to make it 3-0.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke, speaking to BBC Radio Leeds after the match, offered a balanced assessment of Aaronson's performance: "Brenden could sometimes be a bit more tidy but he is still a young lad and his numbers are quite good. He scores goals and he assists. Sometimes he has the tendency to put the ball over the crossbar but it was a really well-taken goal. That ice-cool finish will be good for his confidence."

The victory played out in front of 36,646 fans and marked Leeds' ninth consecutive win at Elland Road, helping maintain their promotion push. The result kept them in second place in the Championship, three points behind leaders Sheffield United. Aaronson's successful return to Leeds in 2024 continues to gather momentum as the team heads into their Boxing Day clash with Stoke City.